H-E-R-O comic books issue 8

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Written by SCOTT GRAY & ROGER LANGRIDGE Art by CRAIG ROUSSEAU Cover by CLAYTON HENRY & GURU eFX In the 1940s, Scrawny teen STEVE ROGERS volunteered for a government experiment that turned his body into the peak of physical perfection...CAPTAIN AMERICA! Cap busted heads during World War II, but then mysteriously disappeared...only to be found decades later, still young and ready to whup up on some bad guys! We're proud to bring you TWO TALES for the price of one: A present-day story as Cap battles modern malevolence, and a flashback fable featuring Cap in the 40s! 32 PGS./All Ages Cover price $2.99.

Cover inks by Dick Giordano. Bushwhacked, inks by Vince Colletta; Korean War story of an ambush by North Korean soldiers posing as South Korean allies. The Big Hero, pencils by Bill Molno; Captain Dorin and PFC Roper blow up a Japanese bridge during WWII; PFC Roper earns the Congressional Medal of Honor. Pillbox Commando, pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Lt. Lyons is killed during the battle for the Marshall Islands during WWII protecting the Marines in his command. "Lord Awaji" text story. "Picket Ship," pencils by Charles Nicholas, inks by Vince Alascia; Story of Lt Roger Willson Brow who went down with his ship in the Pacific in WWII. 36 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.12.

Stories and art by Louis Zansky and others. A showcase for popular Western heroes and movie cowboys. Outlaws plan to raid the Candlelight Carnival in Hopalong Cassidy's town by dousing the candles with a waterhose. "Secret Marshal" Rocky Lane tries to figure out who is causing wagon trains to explode. When a bridegroom is shot just before a wedding, suspicion falls on the jilted suitor who is caught by Lash LaRue, leaving town a short while later. Lamebrain Lem; Hopalong Cassidy: The Candlelight Carnival; Lash LaRue: The Vows of Disaster; The Hunted; Pistol Packing Pattie Has Her Opinion; Smiley Burnette: Quicksand; Playwright Plait; Rocky Lane: The Exploding Wagon Trains; Ten Gallon Tex. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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Written by PAUL TOBIN Penciled by SCOTT KOBLISH Cover by CLAYTON HENRY There's no vacation spot quite like Asgard, and when Thor is called home Nova hitches a ride, only to find the fabled realm in danger with an imposter on the throne! It's a deadly day off for the cosmic Avenger as he struggles to survive troll kings, troll warriors, troll sorcerers, and the baleful consequences of flirting with a Valkyrie! 32 PGS./ MARVEL ADVENTURES/All Ages Cover price $2.99.

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Written by JOE CASEY Penciled by WILLIAM ROSADO Cover by DAVE JOHNSON This is it! The concluding chapter of this untold tale in Avengers' history. The Super-Adaptoid has returned for its final revenge... facing off against the one Avenger whose powers it cannot duplicate: the Vision! It's all-out android carnage in the streets of Manhattan -- the moment where this unlikely lineup of Avengers will finally prove their worth once and for all! 32 PGS./CARDSTOCK COVER/Rated A Cover price $3.99.

Cover by Dick Giordano. Stories and art by Don Perlin, Bill Molno, Charles Nicholas and Vince Alascia. Marine War Heroes features grim tales of life and death on the front. Marines believe Tanner is a coward. Chick becomes a WWII war hero at Luzon. Plus the history of the German U-Boats. The Silent Foe; The Town Taker; If One Survived; Final Score; Two for Trouble; Embassy Marines; Scramble; Not Very Brave. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Written by JOE CASEY Pencils & Cover by SCOTT KOLINS With the original lineup at its lowest point, will the addition of new members keep the dream alive? Even if those new members... are all former villains?! Plus, the final showdown between Captain America and Zemo. One lives, one dies. The future of the Avengers was decided during these seminal events! Don't miss what REALLY happened! Then don't forget to pick up the incredible conclusion to this MIGHTY series! 32 PGS. Cover price $3.50.

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Buck Rogers newspaper comic strip reprints. Cover price $2.25.

By Ryo Mizuno and Masato Natsumoto. Spark, the heroic knight, is leading a group of heroes to reclaim the Crystal Ball of Souls, stolen by the evil sorcerer Vagnado. Spark has assembled fighters and magicians, including, Laina, the adventuress, the fighter Gallac, and Father Greevas. Now joined by the beautiful and mysterious Neece, it is all Spark can do to hold the quarreling group together ?? until a Dark Elf attack! Laina is grievously wounded, and she and Gallac battle bravely against the dark and evil Elf warriors! b&w, 32pgs. Cover price $2.95.

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Story and art by Dennis Mallonee and Oski Yanez. "The Savage Tigress Vs. The Invincible Thugmaster". 6 3/4" X 10 1/4". 32 pages. Full color. Cover price $4.99.

Canadian Edition with $1.00 cover price. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300 Cover price $1.00.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. 1st printing - "Codename: Sea-Strike!" Story and art by Herb Trimpe. Action and adventure Joe style on land, on sea, in the air, and even in outer space, as GI Joe tries to protect a space shuttle launch from the diabolical machinations of Cobra! 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.

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Story, art and cover by The Fillbach Brothers, Matt and Shawn Fillbach. A superhero saga in the tradition of classic underground comix. Trapped in Laughing Bear's mansion, Captain Freebird is resigned to his fate, only to be rescued by Whiskey Jack, an old ally, and a 50-foot yacht filled with bikini-clad women! 24 pages, B&W. Cover price $2.50.

Cover by McDonnell and Gordon. Origin of the huntsman. A new adventure with Winter Wonderlass. Cover price $4.99.

Newsstand Edition. Heroes News - all the latest developments; Here Come the Girls - Ali Larter and Kristen Bell; Top 10 Most Powerful Characters; All Access Pass - on the set; Villains Hall of Fame - interviews with Level Five's finest; plus Robert Forster, The Company's Handbook, Tim Kring, Zachary Quinto. Cover price $9.99.

Previews Exclusive Edition. Heroes News - all the latest developments; Here Come the Girls - Ali Larter and Kristen Bell; Top 10 Most Powerful Characters; All Access Pass - on the set; Villains Hall of Fame - interviews with Level Five's finest; plus Robert Forster, The Company's Handbook, Tim Kring, Zachary Quinto. Cover price $9.99.

Volume 8 - 1st printing.

Story and art by Kouhei Horikoshi.

The U.A. students have reached the practical portion of their final exam, but they didn't expect to have to beat their own teachers in order to pass! Paired with his archrival Bakugo, Midoriya has to try to take on none other than All Might himself. Working with Bakugo is one thing, but is giving everything he's got to beat All Might more than Midoriya can handle? And in a nearby arena, Yaoyorozu and Todoroki endure a similar struggle. All the while, a sinister new adversary prepares to make a move...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

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Volume 8 - 2nd and later printings.

Story and art by Kouhei Horikoshi.

The U.A. students have reached the practical portion of their final exam, but they didn't expect to have to beat their own teachers in order to pass! Paired with his archrival Bakugo, Midoriya has to try to take on none other than All Might himself. Working with Bakugo is one thing, but is giving everything he's got to beat All Might more than Midoriya can handle? And in a nearby arena, Yaoyorozu and Todoroki endure a similar struggle. All the while, a sinister new adversary prepares to make a move...

Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. Teen

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Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. MATT WAGNER's classic saga of comics fantasy continues in the third and final part of his epic MAGE trilogy. Kevin Matchstick's obsessive search for a mysterious creature has left his family vulnerable to attack from the Fairy Realms, even as the Umbra Sprite's bounty on the Pendragon's head leads to disaster. Faced with the unthinkable, Kevin must fight off devastating despair if his family has any hope to survive. MAGE: THE HERO DENIED is a 15-issue limited series climaxing in a double-sized finale. Issue number eight marks the halfway point for the series, which will, as previously announced, skip a month every fourth issue, returning with THE HERO DENIED #9 in June. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. MATT WAGNER's classic saga of comics fantasy continues in the third and final part of his epic MAGE trilogy. Kevin Matchstick's obsessive search for a mysterious creature has left his family vulnerable to attack from the Fairy Realms, even as the Umbra Sprite's bounty on the Pendragon's head leads to disaster. Faced with the unthinkable, Kevin must fight off devastating despair if his family has any hope to survive. MAGE: THE HERO DENIED is a 15-issue limited series climaxing in a double-sized finale. Issue number eight marks the halfway point for the series, which will, as previously announced, skip a month every fourth issue, returning with THE HERO DENIED #9 in June. 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Amazing Cow Heroes Team Up - Leatherneck and Speed Steer. Comic came in Chick-fil-A Kid's Meals and was originally polybagged.

Cover photo of Col. Klink (as played by Werner Klemperer, inset), Col. Hogan (Bob Crane), and Sgt. Schultz (John Banner). "The Great Stone Klink," art by Henry Scarpelli; The Col. and his men blow up an oil refinery. "Klink's Housewarming," art by Henry Scarpelli; Klink transforms his headquarters into a summer house. "General Klink," art by Henry Scarpelli; Klink tries to get enough signatures on paper so he can present it to Field Marshal Bauschneider for consideration of being promoted to a general. Based on the classic television series. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.12.

In this book-length epic, from out of the Golden Age of Heroes, the secret origin of THE GOLDEN WARRIOR will at last be revealed. This is not the romanticized version Flare once told to Icicle. Beginning in this issue of LIBERTY COMICS, with story by Dennis Mallonee and artwork by Keith Dotson, learn the unvarnished truth behind the saga of Katrina Feran, Katrina of the valkyrior, the woman who would one day give birth to the world's greatest heroine. 28 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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So Weary with Disasters - Story, Art and Cover by Matt Wagner. As Kirby leaves the group to pursue his next labour, Kevin and Joe find themselves beset by a familiar form of hobgoblin -- the Red Caps. Entrenched and outnumbered, the heroic pair must fight for their lives against the backdrop of a centuries-old graveyard. After the battle, a desperate interrogation of one of the bloodthirsty imps reveals what Kevin has feared all along -- these evil forces are answering the summons of an unknown entity, a voice that invites them to join in the mass destruction of all that lives in the mortal sphere of existence. In an effort to secure the force necessary for the battle ahead, Kevin searches out his wayward friend. But Kirby refuses to rejoin the team, insistent on maintaining his labourious quest. The argument leaves Kevin dejected and he returns to the apartment he shares with Wally and Joe, only to find the biggest surprise of all waiting for him there. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $2.50.

Written by Dennis Mallonee. Art by Luis Medero, Mark Beachum, Duval Stowers and Tim Burgard. In this issue: Lady Arcane (with Doctor Arcane and the Black Enchantress) in the classic tale "Jann"! Plus: Psyche in the classic tale "Dark Passion: Part 2" (continued from #7). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $4.99.

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Book Eight. Matt Wagner reprints # 15. Cover price $7.50.

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April 26th, 1975 - Cover by John Buscema Written by Stan Lee. Art by John Buscema and Jack Kirby. UK Reprints of early Silver Surfer and X-Men issues! This issue features the classic story "The Titan and the Fury!" 8 1/4-in. x 11-in., 36 pages, B&W.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Story and art by Toufu. Translated by M. Fulcrum. Adapted by Jeffery Thomas. SQUID FIGHTS SUCK! Max and the great dragon Behemath clash against the giant squid of the ocean! Without his sacred sword, Max must grab whatever he as a weapon to escape the tentacular menace...but the quest to bring back the Demon Lord—you know, his roommate—has only just begun! Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 184 pages, B&W. Age 15+ Cover price $13.99.

Marvel Universe Comic Packs action figure reprint. Originally came packaged with Black Costume Spider-Man & Magneto. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300

Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet featuring Admiral Nimitz. One Man Army of the American Revolution featuring Peter Francisco. Commando Commander featuring Louis Mountbatten. The Man Who Wouldn't Die featuring Hugh Glass. He Teaches Commandos to Get Tough featuring W. E. Fairbairn. Sailor from Nevada featuring Claude Becker. Canada's All-Around Athlete featuring Murray Patrick. Ghost of the Confederate Cavalry featuring J. E. B. Stuart. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.

Edited by Albert Delacorte. Cover by Burris Jenkins. Stories by Burris Jenkins, Jim Chambers, and Tom Hickey. Adventure war tales featuring such historical figures as Private Saul, a convoy gunner, and Eddie Borycz—these are real-life War Heroes! 52 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Written by TODD DEZAGO. Art by LEONEL CASTELLANI, DARIO BRIZUELA & MARCELO DICHIARA. Cover by LEONEL CASTELLANI. Discovering that different Fractals possess different qualities, the SQUADDIES are stunned when one falls nearby and imbues them with the power of...overweightedness! How long will it take them to save the day when they've all been supersized...?!Also, the Falcon takes us on 'A Tour of the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier!' and Wolverine is forced to take Reptil and Falcon on a 'Camping Trip!' 32 PGS./ Cover price $2.99.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Original Story by Zappon. Art and cover by Masahiro Ikeno. Character Design by Yasumo. Translated by Dale Delucia. Winter has come to Zoltan, bringing a chilly wave to the normally temperate frontier region. Rit's offhanded comment-"If only we had a medicine that could draw in customers on such a cold day."-sets Red about developing a new product, making use of the knowledge he gained from previous adventures. Meanwhile, the Hero Ruti and her ally Tisse have stolen their party's airship and taken flight! But where could they be headed...? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 160 pages, B&W. Mature Readers Cover price $13.00.

M8 Hulk: Official Marvel Comics Stamps. 10 different stamps and 1 special surprise stamp. Measures 4 3/8" x 11. Cover price $0.50.

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Story by Dennis Mallonee. Art by Rick Hoberg, Tim Burgard and Aaron McClellan. Cover by Rick Hoberg and Aaron McClellan. Time-traveling scientist Ethan Caldwell Smith arrives from the future to join forces with his daughter Skylark and battle evil as the superhero Eternity Smith. Tesseract returns, and the Smiths are horrified to learn the armored being's true identity. The backup story features the debut of a demon-possessed martial artist, Indigo. Tesseract; Who Is indigo. 32 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.95.

Killswitch: Part 4 of 4 - (W/A) Steve Niles & Various (CA) Scott Morse A monthly feature featuring graphic strips and material by DARWYN COOKE, plus: 'LEAPING TALL BUILDINGS: INDEPENDENT SPIRITS' a profile feature by CHRISTOPHER IRVING and SETH KUSHNER featuring JAMIE & GILBERT HERNANDEZ. 'KILL SWITCH,' Conclusion The game of death continues in it's final chapter as Kill Switch, surrounded by an army of blood thirsty assassins and dealing the last issue's betrayal, vows to hunt down and punish the person responsible no matter how long it takes! 'MEATBAG,' Part Two Potbelly Sanders is dead, deceased, expired. Now Detective DeSanto is on his own, and falling further and further into darkness. Part Two of 'Meatbag' concludes with a twist of bizarre noir by SCOTT MORSE and STEVE NILES in their first CREATOR-OWNED HEROES collaboration. Interviews, contests, art galleries, con photos, and original articles, all celebrating the creator-owned spirit. Also: interviews with Robert Kirkman and Bryan Lee O'Malley. Cover price $3.99.

Killswitch: Part 4 of 4 - (W/A) Steve Niles & Various (CA) Amanda Conner, Paul Mounts A monthly feature featuring graphic strips and material by DARWYN COOKE, plus: 'LEAPING TALL BUILDINGS: INDEPENDENT SPIRITS' a profile feature by CHRISTOPHER IRVING and SETH KUSHNER featuring JAMIE & GILBERT HERNANDEZ. 'KILL SWITCH,' Conclusion The game of death continues in it's final chapter as Kill Switch, surrounded by an army of blood thirsty assassins and dealing the last issue's betrayal, vows to hunt down and punish the person responsible no matter how long it takes! 'MEATBAG,' Part Two Potbelly Sanders is dead, deceased, expired. Now Detective DeSanto is on his own, and falling further and further into darkness. Part Two of 'Meatbag' concludes with a twist of bizarre noir by SCOTT MORSE and STEVE NILES in their first CREATOR-OWNED HEROES collaboration. Interviews, contests, art galleries, con photos, and original articles, all celebrating the creator-owned spirit. Also: interviews with Robert Kirkman and Bryan Lee O'Malley. Cover price $3.99.

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"Guns And Money Chapter 3: Secrets And Surprises" - Rachel calls on an old contact for information while Scorpion is let loose in a hospital. Characters: Rachel Ashley; Emma Rolling; Lee; Allison; Roger; Dirk; Silver Scorpion; Nurse; Agent; Irving. Written by Dan Vado, with pencils by Peter Krause (pages 1-9) and Aldin Baroza (pages 10-20), and inks by Aldin Baroza. Cover by Peter Krause. B&W. Cover price $2.50.

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Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Quantum. Art and cover by Nori Kazato. Character Design by Hana Amano. Translated by Aiko Funabashi. In order to protect the peace of the demon realm, Aquarius, along with the Hero, Leo, Demon Queen Echidna, the water priestess Crocell, and the Four Great Guardians, prepare to take action. Will Aquarius be able to rescue her good friend Undine from her rampage?! The tale of reviving the Demon Queen's worn-out army comes to a thrilling conclusion!? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 256 pages, B&W. Teen (13+) Cover price $13.00.

Volume 8 - 1st printing. Written by Toudai. Art and cover by Jiro Heian. Character Design by Ochau. Translated by Jessica Latherow. Adapted by Lora Gray. Somehow, Kaito has managed to skate away with his life despite being faced against such foes as the War King and his entourage! Though the appearance of Chro in her Demon Beast Mode quickly dampens raised tempers. Later, a trip to the demon realm has Kaito spending considerable time with Isis, the Death King, where he must confront his hidden true feelings for Chro. Upon his return, with yet more friends and acquaintances added to his entourage, No Face the Illusion King has managed to slip in. What information will the Illusion King throw Kaito's way? Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 188 pages, B&W. Teen Cover price $12.99.

UK reprint edition with 15p cover price. Reprints: Micronauts - Issue 8. Circa 1980. 5.5" x 8". 50 pages. Black and white.

Published by the S.F.C.A. and edited by Rocket's Blast guru G.B. Love, Fighting Hero Comics was produced during the golden age of comic book fanzines. Issue # 8 features Highwave Meets the Vise strip, with story and art by Kente. Also includes "The Incredible Drip vs. Nel," with story and art by Marvin Wolfman. Includes letters by Paul Gambaccini and Bill Spicer. Boltos of Justice cover art by Don Fowler, which is the pseudonym of Buddy Saunders, owner of Lone Star Comics and mycomicshop.com. 20-cent cover price. 17 pgs, ditto. Cover price $0.20.

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Written by Kyle Puttkammer. Art and Cover by Marcus Williams. The Crow King Saga 'City of Dreams' continues. Cassiopeia and her crew has fallen under a spell and can't wake up. What's a cat's worse nightmare? To be human, of course! 28 pages, full color. Cover price $3.99.

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. "Invasion!" Part 8 of 12. Story by Jim Shooter. Art by Mike Zeck, John Beatty, Jack Abel, and Mike Esposito. Tired of being the villains' punching bags, the heroes take the fight to their deadly foes' own doorstep. What follows is one of the most titanic super hero/villain tussles of all time. Plus, Spidey gets a new costume. 1st in continuity appearance of Spider-Man's black costume. See Amazing Spider-Man (Vol. 1) #252, Marvel Team-Up #141, & Spectacular Spider-Man #90 for the first appearances from 7 months earlier. NOTE: This costume turns out to be an alien symbiote that will later bond with Eddie Brock and become the tenacious Spidey villain known as Venom. See Amazing Spider-Man #300 Cover price $0.75.